08-10-2008, 02:46 AM
Dan1089 Wrote:But you have to remember my friend that Thabo Mbeki isn't the president of Africa but of South Africa and we have our own issues to take care of.Is it cruel of me to say that?What role would you like Mbeki to play?it's not cruel at all , i am not expecting a particular standpoint in this very issue from Mbeki .. just that many political leaders in the world spoke about about necessity of bashir to stablilty(can't see it) in sudan , and ignored that the ICC is accusing him of GENOCIDE and consequently the emotions of victims are not regarded here... when this comes from another dictator its easily explained .. but from an elected president like Mr.Mbeki it somehow dissapoints me ..
may be what forms the opinion of presidents is different from what forms mine .. and since he explained his standpoint by that bashir presence is necessary for stability i ( politically ) disagree with him , not morally
and yes he is not the president of africa, but when he expresses an opinion it will be not just an opinion but the whole influence of a regional power in an issue that somehow affects me .. and i am expressing my point of view concerning the issue , not saying the whole world must see with my own eyes ..